Domestic Violence: Individual, Systemic, and Community Impact

Domestic Violence: Individual, Systemic, and Community Impact

Limia Obadi | Domestic Violence Program Manager, Tapestri Inc. Elena Dineen | Staff Attorney for Programs, Futures Without Violence

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Webinar Agreements

? Because domestic and sexual violence (DSV) are so prevalent, assume that there are survivors among us.

? Be aware of your reactions and take care of yourself first.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participating in this webinar, you will be better able to: ? Identify the physical, social, and emotional impacts associated with

experiencing domestic violence in refugee and immigrant communities. ? Understand the barriers faced by victims of domestic violence in refugee and immigrant communities. ? Identify types of immigration relief that may be available to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Futures Without Violence

We train professionals such as doctors, nurses, judges, and athletic coaches on improving responses to violence and abuse. We also work with advocates, policy makers, and others to build sustainable community leadership and educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy

relationships. Our vision is a future without violence that provides education, safety, justice, and hope.

Tapestri Inc: What we do

? Non-profit organization in Metro-Atlanta

? Dedicated to ending violence and oppression in refugee and immigrant communities using culturally competent and appropriate methods, in order to overcome domestic violence and human trafficking

? Conducts multicultural training programs for officers and court personnel about cultural issues and barriers specific to immigrant and refugee women and men in Georgia

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